Nashville, TN vs Waynesboro, VA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Nashville
66.8
#1501 nationally
Waynesboro
70.4
#1109 nationally
Nashville leads in median household income ($68,134 vs $52,519). Waynesboro leads in average commute (22.3 min vs 26.8 min). Waynesboro leads in walk score (31 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Nashville, TN | Waynesboro, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1501) | 70.4 (#1109) |
| Population | 689,447 | 23,182 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $434,068 | $320,177 |
| Median Household Income | $68,134 | $52,519 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 22.3 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 31 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 6.7 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+27.4 | R+5.7 |
D
66.8 Score
Nashville, TN
Music City with booming growth
Median Home
$434,068
Population
689,447
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
Southeast
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C-
70.4 Score
Waynesboro, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$320,177
Population
23,182
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Northeast
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